Patent Registration in Chennai

Solubilis offers patent registration in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin, and across India. Patent registration grants exclusive rights to protect the innovations of the patentee, subject to three key requirements:

  • Novelty
  • Inventive step
  • Industrial application

The invention must be new, involve an inventive step, and have industrial applicability. It should provide public benefit or address a common issue. Online Patent registration in Chennai empowers inventors to use, make, sell, or import their patented process or product, safeguarding against unauthorized use. A registered patent remains valid for 20 years from the filing date of the patent application. The registration process includes submitting a complete specification of the new invention. Solubilis ensures a seamless and effective patent registration process for inventors.

Benefits of patent registration:

Patent registration in Chennai has the following benefits:

  • A patent grants exclusive rights, preventing others from copying or selling the invention without the patentee's permission.
  • Licensing the patent to others with a sole royalty can boost business revenue.
  • While patents are often associated with researchers and scientists, any creative and innovative product or process can be patented.
  • Patents are extremely valuable one for small business and helpful one expanding their market share.
  • Patents are particularly valuable for small businesses, aiding in market expansion.

Patent applications remain legally confidential for up to 18 months from the filing date, after which they are published on the official e-journal of the patent office. The IPO website regularly updates the e-journal for reference.

Following documents are required for Patent registration in Chennai

    If the applicant is individual

  • Pan Card
  • Aadhaar Card
  • If the applicant is company

  • A registration certificate is necessary for online patent registration in Chennai.

FAQ'S


Any invention benefiting society can be eligible for a patent. The invention must be novel, non-obvious, and applicable to industry. It's crucial to ensure that the concept aligns with natural laws and has positive societal impacts. Inventions with elements contrary to nature, law, or negative societal effects are ineligible for patents. Additionally, the proposed invention should not have been published globally and must be unique to qualify for patenting.

As mentioned before, for an invention to qualify for a patent under the Indian Patents Act, it must be novel, non-obvious, and industrially applicable (Section 3). In addition to these fundamental criteria, various factors related to Inventorship and the authenticity of the invention play a role in determining its eligibility for patenting.

According to international standards, which India follows as a member of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) of the World Intellectual Property Organization, the duration of a patent is twenty (20) years from the filing date. It's essential to note that the patent rights become effective only upon the grant of the patent after the application and successful prosecution. After the patent is granted, the patentee needs to maintain their patent rights by paying the relevant annuity fees to ensure the continued validity of the patent.

No, a patent granted in India is applicable only within the country's borders. A patent is a territorial right, governed by the laws of the specific country. However, there is a provision for inventions that have received patent protection in India or have had a patent application filed in India. These inventions can seek patent protection internationally through a single-window application filed in India under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). This process allows for a streamlined approach to seeking patent protection in multiple countries.

Patent applications come in various types, including a simple patent application, applications under the Convention system, and applications under the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty). Additionally, there are Divisional Patent Applications and Patents of Addition.

India, along with other global nations, is a member of the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty), facilitating the creation of International Patent Applications. E-PCT stands for Electronic Patent Cooperation Treaty. It's a system that allows for the electronic filing and processing of international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). It streamlines the patent application process, making it more efficient and accessible globally.

Any patent application submitted to the Indian Patent Office is maintained in confidentiality until its publication (after 18 months from filing), unless the patent applicant requests early publication. The Indian Patents Act also includes secrecy provisions to withhold information on specific patent applications, particularly those related to defence and associated technologies.

Yes, during the validity period of the patent, the patentee has the option to extend the patent rights by paying the required annual fees, renewing them on a yearly basis.

Engaging in the intentional or unintentional act of outright copying or plagiarizing the knowhow or technology of an invention, especially one for which a patent has been granted or is under consideration, constitutes patent infringement. Such infringement can result in legal consequences, and the patent rights holder has legal provisions under the Patents Act to take punitive action against the infringing party.

Any person, whether an individual, a group, corporations, small or medium-sized enterprises, and start-ups, is eligible to apply for patents in India. The application process involves submitting the necessary forms and details of the invention, and this can be done either online or by physically filing at Patent Offices situated in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. The required fees can be paid accordingly.

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